1966 Holden HD vs. 1966 Jaguar Type S
To start off, both 1966 Holden HD and 1966 Jaguar Type S were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1966 Holden HD. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden HD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 420 kg more than 1966 Holden HD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden HD. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden HD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Holden HD | 1966 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | HD | Type S |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
